Expect to See Uzo Aduba as Host for Netflix’s Upcoming Book Club Series
Three-time Emmy Award winner and Orange Is the New Black star Uzo Aduba, has been tapped as the inaugural host of the incoming Netflix Book Club series — “But Have You Read the Book?” Uzor Aduba will hold discussions around selected books and the adaptation processes with authors, cast members and creators over coffee at different Starbucks locations.
“A lot that happens between the page and the screen. Now, as the host of this brand new club, I’m so excited to bring you an ever-evolving, curated collection of newly adapted books that you will then get to watch on Netflix soon after.
“You’ll also be able to explore the literature behind films and shows you’ve already watched, and maybe didn’t even know started as words on a page,” said Uzor Aduba in a statement.
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The Netflix new book club initiative is designed to encourage fans to watch book adaptations and join the amazing actress in driving discussions around it.
Netflix is already home to adaptations of Nigerian literary beauties such as “Swallow“, Kunle Afolayan’s screen adaptation of Sefi Atta’s book; and forthcoming titles such as Wole Soyinka‘s “Death and the King’s Horseman,” and Lola Shoneyin‘s “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”.
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Julia Quinn’s “Bridgerton,” Caroline Kepnes’ “You,” Walter Telvis’ “Queen’s Gambit” and Sheryl Woods’ “Sweet Magnolias,” are also part of Netflix’s adaptations.
The streamer is building on its movie success with a social-media-savvy series to serve all lovers of literature. Monthly book titles coming to the streaming service will also be announced.
Lovers can expect Nella Larsen’s “Passing” as the streamer’s inaugural title in November.